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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,273.06, 312,258.81 and 124,300.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,273.06, 312,258.81 and 124,300.60 is: 171,535.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,273.06 : 312,258.81 = 124,300.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,273.06/312,258.81 = 124,300.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,273.06x = 312,258.81 × 124,300.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,273.06x = 38,813,957,438.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,813,957,438.29/226,273.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,535.92

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